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Srsly, there’s a difference between the tote you get for free and the tote you buy. Step up your collection with a Dous bag, which has a handy pocket for your keys, wallet, and other dinky things.

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You probably know the old adage: “The only constant is change.” Now managing that change at work is no longer the exclusive concern of the C-suite (if it ever really was). Indeed, rapid advances in technology and business mean employees at every level can be at the forefront of small- and large-scale changes in our organizations.

Whether you’re helping your team manage a process change or you’re trying to convince the entire company they need to make a strategic shift, remember that there’s a tried-and-true method for managing the process and the complicated emotions that come with workplace transformation.

Step 1: Make the case. Lots of people side-eye change and are set (very firmly) in their ways. It’s your job to prove that the status quo isn’t working and lead them to a better way. Talk with skeptics 1:1 and engage with supporters to explain the problem and the plan to solve it.

Step 2: Look to the future. You’ve explained why the current situation isn’t optimal. Now share your vision for the future and emphasize how it will benefit the team/organization. You can use data, prototypes, customer tests, and other strategies to make your plan and desired outcome crystal clear.

Step 3: Build a path. Once your team is on board, the last step is to show them the way! It’s important to not make the path to that future so treacherous that they recoil at the thought of making the actual journey. Really spell it out. Timelines, ownership of responsibilities, and milestones are all things you can put on the roadmap to the future.

As professionals, we face the impact of change constantly. When the process is managed well, it speaks to both the facts and the emotions involved. So winning over hearts and minds isn’t just to be liked; it’s the foundational stuff that leads to sustainable and successful outcomes.—Karen Hebert-Maccaro, Morning Brew’s Queen of the Eduverse

Tech tips and tricks.

So you get that long-awaited contract in an email with a PDF attachment. But you spot a typo, and the formatting is off. How do you fix that without the back-and-forth? It’s actually quite simple to convert your PDF to a document using Adobe Reader. First, download the file, click Export PDF, and select the file name. Then, choose what kind of editable file you’d like to convert it to from the options, then click Convert. Edit to your liking and voilà! Problem solved.—SS

Burning questions of our time.

Ah…The dopamine hit of payday. Whether you’ve been waiting for that check to book a vacation, or your direct deposit hit just in time to pay rent, getting paid provides us with a sense of security. Payroll is traditionally processed weekly or biweekly, but in response to increasing financial hardships, companies like Walmart, Kroger, and McDonald’s have been quietly pioneering on-demand or daily pay options since 2017 to help employees get access to their wages when they need it.

While this option was intended to support employees struggling financially, studies have shown that getting paid daily actually causes increased spending and decreased saving habits. And with the exacerbated economic difficulties many are facing due to the pandemic, is daily pay proving to be a good solution?

So, how frequently do you think employees should get paid? What’s the perfect payroll cadence? Slide into the Inbox and let us know!—SS

And now, your thoughts on the office extrovert:

“I’m about as extroverted as they come, and I do feel it has helped me in my career to get noticed more for promotions. But, it’s also a struggle for me not to want to answer/speak to every question/discussion in a meeting. At one time, I was managing a team of leaders (of introverts, actually) and they trusted me, but because I had been so vocal in meetings, they looked to me to answer every question. I realized I was hindering their potential development. It was a lesson for me to sit back and listen more.”—Julie

“There has to be a balance. Many extroverts I know are very talkative, yet lack communication skills. However, extroverts benefit by networking and forming relationships that can turn into promotions and management positions. Companies want someone who can lead, communicate, and form relationships; so the office extrovert often comes to mind when an opportunity arises. My advice is to be bold enough to connect with people and put yourself out there, but intuitive enough to know when it’s not the time or place.”—Audrey

Read: Ceramicist Virginia Sin has one of the coolest workspaces we’ve ever seen, and her recent Domino feature is filled with gems like this Spotify playlist that keeps her going all day.

Listen: The sad desk lunch is a staple of the American workplace, but did you know that it was outlawed in France until recently? Tune into this episode of NPR’s Rough Translation podcast to learn more about why European work culture beats the American heritage of the hustle.

Follow: If you love a good DIY project and a healthy dose of whimsy, you’ll want to give @taybeepboop a follow. Just look at what she did to her home!

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